Kauai Shores Renovation Complete

Source: The Garden Island newspaper; Dennis Fujimoto, writer and photographer

THE GARDEN ISLAND

Kauai Shores, a 200room boutique hotel located in Waipouli on the Royal Coconut Coast, started renovating its four main buildings in June 2023 with Shioi Construction as the general contractor for the project.

Building costs were not available, but three of the four buildings were completed before the holidays, Waiwaiole Vega said.

“We took a little rest before starting the final building,” the general manager said.

“Now, everything is done. The renovations are done. We are known for our bright colors and retro look. We’ve kept that.”

Geoff Gram, the vice president of operations for Hogan Hospitality, said Kaua’i Shores has been voted the No. 1 Hotel in the Royal Coconut Coast for the fourth consecutive year.

This achievement is not just due to Workman, but all of the 50 employees working together to present the Kaua’i Shores property in its best light.

According to the Trip Advisor Kauai website, the Kauai Shores shares the “Travelers Choice” designation with other resorts, including the Waimea Plantation Cottages, the Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort and Spa, the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort, the Koa Kea Resort On Po’pu Beach, The Kauai Inn, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, and The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort.

Kaua’i Shores employees and representatives of the contractors celebrated the end of renovation work and the hotel’s Outstanding Employee Peter Workman on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the hotel voted No. 1 by Yelp for four consecutive years.

DENNIS FUJIMOTO / THE GARDEN ISLAND